How long does it take to read Frugal Housewife?
Dedicated to those who are not ashamed of economy.
Mrs. Child
Frugal Housewife by Mrs. Child takes about 2 hours 23 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 2 hours 23 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1829. 130 pages, about 35,750 words.
5 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 3 hours 58 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 2 hours 23 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 29 minutes |
The page count is the median across 127 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Married at 25 to a charming dreamer whose irresponsible behavior quickly depleted their meager earnings, Mrs. Childs compiled this book (based, very likely, on personal experience) for women of less than moderate means.
Subjects: Home economics, Cookery, American Cookery, Handbooks, manuals, Low budget cookery, American Cooking
